At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative marketing campaigns for veterinary clinical services and research.
- Company: Join the UK's largest independent veterinary school, the Royal Veterinary College.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, hybrid work, fitness access, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate with top professionals in veterinary science.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in animal health while enhancing your marketing skills.
- Qualifications: Proven marketing experience with strong digital skills and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 40528 - 51470 £ per year.
Location: Boltons Farm (nr Potters Bar, Herts)
Salary: £40,528 to £51,470 Per Annum Including London Weighting
Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 21 August 2026
Interview Date: Monday 07 September 2026
Reference: EXR-0204-26
Shape the future of veterinary clinical services and research.
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is the UK's largest and longest-established independent veterinary school and a Member Institution of the University of London. Alongside our world-leading education and research, we deliver a comprehensive range of specialist veterinary clinical services through our referral hospitals, first-opinion practices and diagnostic laboratories, treating thousands of companion, equine and farm animal patients every year. Our clinical expertise and internationally recognised research work together to improve animal health and welfare worldwide.
We're looking for an experienced and creative marketing professional to join our Marketing and Communications team as Senior Marketing Executive – Clinical Services and Research at our Boltons Park Farm (nr Potters Bar, Herts). This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in promoting the RVC's specialist clinical services and internationally recognised research, helping to strengthen our reputation among referring veterinary professionals, clients, researchers and partners.
About the role:
- Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will develop, deliver and evaluate integrated marketing and communications activity across Clinical Services and Research.
- Developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, email and social media.
- Supporting the promotion of the RVC's referral hospitals, first-opinion practices, diagnostic laboratories and research activities.
- Acting as the marketing lead for Research Excellence Framework (REF) communications.
- Managing and optimising website content, SEO and email marketing campaigns.
- Leading the marketing for client events, CPD, London Vet Show and other exhibitions.
- Producing insight-led reports using website, CRM and campaign analytics.
- Building strong relationships with clinicians, researchers and senior stakeholders, providing expert marketing advice and support.
- Managing creative projects including photography, video and marketing collateral.
About you:
- You'll be an experienced marketing professional with a proven track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns.
- Experience of planning and delivering integrated marketing campaigns.
- Strong digital marketing skills, including website content management, SEO and email marketing.
- Excellent copywriting and communication skills.
- Experience of analysing campaign performance and using data to drive continuous improvement.
- The confidence to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and influence at all levels.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Experience within higher education, healthcare, veterinary, scientific or research environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Paul Fryer (Head of Marketing & Communications) email: pfryer@rvc.ac.uk
Alongside a competitive salary, the RVC offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Hybrid working opportunities where appropriate.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Access to on-site fitness facilities.
- A comprehensive programme of learning and professional development.
- Employee wellbeing support and a range of staff benefits.
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Senior Marketing Executive – Clinical Services and Research in Potters Bar employer: Royal Veterinary College
At the Royal Veterinary College, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located near Potters Bar, our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our competitive benefits package, which includes generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and onsite gym membership, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
